confer

verb

con·fer kən-ˈfər How to pronounce confer (audio)

conferred; conferring

intransitive verb

: to compare views or take counsel : consult

transitive verb

: to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority

conferred an honorary degree on her

knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood

Murray Kempton

: to give (something, such as a property or characteristic) to someone or something

a reputation for power will confer power

John Spanier

conferment

kən-ˈfər-mənt How to pronounce confer (audio)

noun

conferrable

kən-ˈfər-ə-bəl How to pronounce confer (audio)

adjective

conferral

kən-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce confer (audio)

noun

conferrer

kən-ˈfər-ər How to pronounce confer (audio)

noun

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Confer vs. Consult

Confer and consult are very closely related in meaning, and each has senses that are synonymous with the other’s. But as is so often the case with near-synonyms, there are contexts in which one word is preferable to the other.

If you confer with someone, it is entirely possible that you will be seeking advice, but you could also simply be having a discussion (“they conferred privately before making a decision”). If you are consulting someone or something, it is more likely that you are seeking advice (“he consulted his doctor before deciding on a course of treatment”). Consult is unambiguously the correct choice when one is seeking guidance or information from a non-human source; you would consult (not confer with) a dictionary for information on a word.

The sense of confer that is concerned with giving something (as in, “education confers many benefits”) is not shared by consult.

Example Sentences

The cameleers … conferred with each other about the safest path across.

Greg Child, Mixed Emotions: Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child, 1993 He liked the ease and glitter of the life, and the lustre conferred on him by being a member of this group of rich and conspicuous people.

Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth, 1905 It was a traditional compliment to be whinged at by an Englishman. It was his way of saying he trusted you, he was conferring upon you the privilege of getting to know the real him.

Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 5 Mar.1990 The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling. the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor

Recent Examples on the Web Now, the judge ordered Trump's lawyers to confer with the Justice Department and prepare a joint filing explaining their views on who should serve as the special master.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Monday’s order directed the parties to confer and return to court by Sept. 9 with a list of candidates to serve as special master and a draft order defining the master’s responsibility.

Jess Bravin, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Calabrese ordered that attorneys on both sides confer on the next steps and issue a report before Sept. 13.

Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 Renaissance Theaterworks performs Sarah Treem's drama about two female biologists of different generations who confer and clash personally and professionally — about the science and meaning of menstruation.

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 The judge ordered the Justice Department to confer with lawyers for Trump and alert the court by 3 p.m. Friday as to whether Trump objects to the unsealing.

Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 Water conditions will be monitored on a day-to-day basis, and school officials will confer with city officials to determine when in-person learning can resume, the school district said in a statement Monday.

Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 The judge ordered the Justice Department to confer with lawyers for Trump and alert the court by 3 p.m. Friday as to whether Trump objects to the unsealing.

Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 Reinhart ordered federal prosecutors to confer with Trump lawyers.

Jane Musgrave, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	confers
释义	confer verb con·fer kən-ˈfər conferred; conferring intransitive verb : to compare views or take counsel : consult transitive verb 1 : to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority conferred an honorary degree on her knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood Murray Kempton 2 : to give (something, such as a property or characteristic) to someone or something a reputation for power will confer power John Spanier conferment kən-ˈfər-mənt noun conferrable kən-ˈfər-ə-bəl adjective conferral kən-ˈfər-əl noun conferrer kən-ˈfər-ər noun Did you know? Confer vs. Consult Confer and consult are very closely related in meaning, and each has senses that are synonymous with the other’s. But as is so often the case with near-synonyms, there are contexts in which one word is preferable to the other. If you confer with someone, it is entirely possible that you will be seeking advice, but you could also simply be having a discussion (“they conferred privately before making a decision”). If you are consulting someone or something, it is more likely that you are seeking advice (“he consulted his doctor before deciding on a course of treatment”). Consult is unambiguously the correct choice when one is seeking guidance or information from a non-human source; you would consult (not confer with) a dictionary for information on a word. The sense of confer that is concerned with giving something (as in, “education confers many benefits”) is not shared by consult. Synonyms accord award grant vest See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The cameleers … conferred with each other about the safest path across. Greg Child, Mixed Emotions: Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child, 1993 He liked the ease and glitter of the life, and the lustre conferred on him by being a member of this group of rich and conspicuous people. Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth, 1905 It was a traditional compliment to be whinged at by an Englishman. It was his way of saying he trusted you, he was conferring upon you the privilege of getting to know the real him. Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 5 Mar.1990 The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling. the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor Recent Examples on the Web Now, the judge ordered Trump's lawyers to confer with the Justice Department and prepare a joint filing explaining their views on who should serve as the special master. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Monday’s order directed the parties to confer and return to court by Sept. 9 with a list of candidates to serve as special master and a draft order defining the master’s responsibility. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Calabrese ordered that attorneys on both sides confer on the next steps and issue a report before Sept. 13. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 Renaissance Theaterworks performs Sarah Treem's drama about two female biologists of different generations who confer and clash personally and professionally — about the science and meaning of menstruation. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 The judge ordered the Justice Department to confer with lawyers for Trump and alert the court by 3 p.m. Friday as to whether Trump objects to the unsealing. Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 Water conditions will be monitored on a day-to-day basis, and school officials will confer with city officials to determine when in-person learning can resume, the school district said in a statement Monday. Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 The judge ordered the Justice Department to confer with lawyers for Trump and alert the court by 3 p.m. Friday as to whether Trump objects to the unsealing. Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 Reinhart ordered federal prosecutors to confer with Trump lawyers. Jane Musgrave, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin conferō, conferre "to bring or take, convey, bestow, bring together, unite," from con- con- + ferō, ferre "to carry, bear" — more at bear entry 2 First Known Use circa 1500, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition confer verb con·fer kən-ˈfər conferred; conferring 1 : bestow, present Many honors were conferred upon her at graduation. 2 : to compare views especially in studying a problem The umpires decided to confer with one another. confers verb present tense third-person singular of confer 1 as in grants to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance grants provides awards gives bestows offers accords vests contributes presents shows furnishes assigns extends supplies donates designates appropriates proffers appoints allocates names sets dubs fixes Antonyms & Near Antonyms revokes rescinds calls repeals drops recalls nullifies abrogates aborts invalidates annuls calls off withdraws voids retracts recants takes back writes off See More 2 as in consults to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement Synonyms & Similar Words consults discusses argues talks counsels confabs advises treats parleys confabulates deliberates suggests moots ventilates talks over bandies recommends coaches disputes debates palavers guides chews over rehashes hashes (over) tutors directs bats (around) refers (to) kicks around
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